CAMWorks 2015x64 SP2

Release Notes
CAMWorks 2015 SP2 includes improvements that enhance overall ease of use and
machining capability. It also includes fixes for a number of user reported issues.

 Supported Platforms
 CAD Application:
The 64-bit versions of:
- SOLIDWORKS 2014, CAMWorks Solids 2014
- SOLIDWORKS 2015, CAMWorks Solids 2015
- SOLIDWORKS 2016*, CAMWorks Solids 2016*
Note:
- *Windows 10 will support only SOLIDWORKS 2016 and CAMWorks Solids 2016.

 Operating System:
64-bit version of Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 (SP1 or higher)
[Home Editions are not supported]
Note:
- CAMWorks 2015 does not support any 32-bit Windows Operating System.

 License Support
The License version date of CAMWorks 2015 SP2 is 20151215 (December 15, 2015).
In order to run CAMWorks 2015 SP2, the Support (USP) Expiry date of your CAMWorks
License must be the same or later than the License version date. The Support (USP) Expiry
date indicates the date of expiry of your Update Support Plan (USP). If you need to update
your license, please contact your Reseller before installing.
Note: Both the License Version Date and Support (USP) Expiry date can be viewed in the License
Info dialog box of CAMWorks. To view the License Info dialog box, click the Help menu of
SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks Solids and select CAMWorks 2015>>License Info.

 Language Environments
CAMWorks 2015 SP2 is available in the following languages:
 English (User Interface and Help)
 French (User Interface and Help)
 German (User Interface and Help)
 Japanese (User Interface and Help)
 Chinese (User Interface)
 Chinese Traditional (User Interface)
 Italian (User Interface)
 Polish (User Interface)
 Russian (User Interface)
 Spanish (User Interface)
 Turkish (User Interface)
 Portuguese-Brazilian (User Interface)
 Microsoft Access Pre-requisite
Microsoft Access or Microsoft Access Runtime is required for the functioning of CAMWorks
Technology Database (TechDB). CAMWorks 2015 supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions
of Microsoft Access, although 64-bit version of MS Access is recommended. CAMWorks
2015 supports the following versions of Microsoft Access:
 MS Access 2003 (32-bit version)
 MS Access 2007 (32-bit version)
 MS Access 2007 SP3 Runtime (32-bit version)
Microsoft Access Runtime can be downloaded from the Microsoft website.
 MS Access 2010 SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit versions)
 MS Access 2013 SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit versions)
 MS Office 365 with Office 2013 (32-bit and 64-bit versions)
 MS Access 2016 (32-bit and 64-bit versions)
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 CAMWorks Installation & License Activation Guide
The Installation and License Activation Guide for CAMWorks 2015 is provided along
with the CAMWorks 2015 Installer Package. We recommend that you refer this document if
you are unfamiliar with the procedure of installing CAMWorks, activating the CAMWorks
license or Technology Database (TechDB) settings to suit your facility’s requirements. If
you are upgrading CAMWorks, refer this document for instructions on importing TechDB
data from previous version of CAMWorks to this new version.

 Utilities/ Applications installed along with CAMWorks 2015

CAMWorks 2015x64-SP2 Installer Package also installs the following utilities/applications:
 CAMWorksView: A 3D viewer application which enables the user to review
CAMWorks toolpath operations data along with the 3D models of stock,
Work-in-process (WIP) and the finished part model.
 CAMWorks License Manager: A built-in License Management mechanism for
CAMWorks which is necessary both FlexLM Software and Hardware Dongle Licensing
methods.
 License USB (dongle) key driver: The Sentinel Driver is an essential utility
required if CAMWorks is run using a Hardware Dongle license. This utility enables
CAMWorks to read the Hardware USB key (dongle).
 CAMWorks Virtual Machine: A unique solid based Machine Simulation application
for accurate verification of material removal and for checking the post processed
code that will run on the machine. Note that in order to use this application, your
CAMWorks license must be programmed to run the CAMWorks Virtual Machine
module. Hence, installing this application is optional.

 Installing and Running CAMWorks 2015 SP2

 Ensure that the supported Solid Modeler is installed.
 To install CAMWorks:
o Download the CAMWorks2015x64-SP2.zip file from the Downloads Area
of the CAMWorks website (http://www.camworks.com) (login required).
o Unzip the CAMWorks2015x64-SP2.zip folder.
o Run the application file CAMWorks2015x64-SP2.exe. Follow the simple
instructions given in the Installation Wizard to complete the installation.
o If a supported version of Microsoft Access is not detected, then the
Installation Wizard will not allow the installation to proceed.
o If CAMWorks Virtual Machine application is not detected on your system,
then the Installation Wizard for CAMWorks Virtual application will be
displayed.
  To install this application, follow the simple instructions given in the
Wizard.
 If you don’t want to install this application, exit the Installation
Wizard. This step is recommended in case your CAMWorks license is
not programmed to run the CAMWorks Virtual Machine application.
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 When you install CAMWorks 2015x64, the application and data files will be installed
at two separate locations:
o The application files are installed in a user-defined folder (e.g.: C:\Program
Files\CAMWorks2015x64).
o The data files are installed in a different user-defined folder (e.g.:
C:\CAMWorksData\CAMWorks2015x64.) Data files include example parts,
assemblies, posts, mill tooling, API examples, EDM cutting conditions,
machine simulators, setup sheets, user-defined setup sheets and images,
TechDBForms.mde, TechDB.mdb and ReportDatabase.mdb.
It is essential that user has read/write permission to the data folder.

 If You Are Currently Running CAMWorks 2014 or an older version

CAMWorks 2015 can only be installed as a new installation. CAMWorks 2014 or older
versions cannot be upgraded to CAMWorks 2015.
Note:
 If you have customized the TechDB in CAMWorks 2014 then you need to import it
in CAMWorks 2015 TechDB.
 Some of the new functionality in CAMWorks 2015 may require changes to your
existing post processors. Please contact your CAMWorks Reseller for upgrading the
posts.
 CAMWorks data saved in CAMWorks 2015 cannot be restored in previous versions
of CAMWorks.
Switching from one version of CAMWorks to the other is done through the SOLIDWORKS
Add-in Manager. Please follow these steps:
1. Close all part models.
2. Select the Add-in manager. Under Start-up, uncheck the version you no longer want to
run and then close SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks Solids.
3. Restart SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks Solids and then enable the version you want to run;
then click OK.

 What's New in CAMWorks 2015

CAMWorks 2015 comes packed with new enhancements and improvements which have
been developed by considering the latest machining trends in the market. You can get the
details of the new features from the ‘What’s New’ document (PDF format).
The document can be launched from the Start menu of the Windows taskbar by selecting
All Programs>>CAMWorks2015x64>>What’s New. Alternatively, you can access it from
the Help menu within SOLIDWORKS and CAMWorks Solids by selecting Help>>CAMWorks
2015>>What’s New.

 Resolved Issues in CAMWorks 2015 SP2

The description of the user reported issues which are resolved in CAMWorks 2015 SP2 is
provided in the Resolved CPR’s document. This document can be accessed from Start
menu of the Windows taskbar by selecting Start>>All Programs>>CAMWorks2016x64>>
Resolved CPR’s.